Modern Gas Turbine Systems: High Efficiency, Low Emission, Fuel Flexible Power Generation (Hb 2013) Hardcover

Modern gas turbine power plants are among the most efficient and cost-effective conventional power generation technologies, suitable for both large-scale and smaller-scale applications. These systems operate with low emissions and offer greater flexibility compared to other large-scale generation units, such as steam cycle plants. Gas turbines stand out for their high power density (power-to-weight ratio), making them the preferred choice for industrial applications where size and weight are critical factors. Ongoing advancements in the field aim to enhance efficiency, reduce emissions, and increase fuel flexibility, allowing the use of lower-grade gases, liquid fuels, and gasified solid fuels/biomass. Modern Gas Turbine Systems provides a comprehensive review of gas turbine science and engineering. The first section of the book offers an overview of the various types of gas turbines, their applications, and cycles. The second section delves into the major components of modern gas turbine systems, including compressors, combustors, and turbogenerators. The final section focuses on the operation and maintenance of these systems, covering performance issues, modeling, maintenance and repair of components, and fuel flexibility. This book serves as a valuable technical resource for power plant operators, industrial engineers working with gas turbine power plants, as well as researchers, scientists, and students interested in the field.